Taliban militants launched rocket near runway of Peshawar International Airport

On 6 November 2008 suspected Taliban militants launched a rocket attack near the main runway of Peshawar International Airport (OPPS/PEW). Security officials stated that several rockets were launched outside the airport perimeter at approximately 0100 local time (2000 UTC). One rocket reportedly landed on the runway, causing minor damage to the asphalt surface. There have been no reports of major disruptions to airport operations. This most recent incident is the third attack launched by militants against the airport facility in the past week. A separate attack was also launched on 6 November against a main power line leading into Peshawar. Local power company employees reported that explosives planted at the base of a pylon downed the main line supplying electricity to Peshawar. Several thousand residents in northwest Pakistan are reportedly without power because of the damage. Repair crews have been dispatched to restore power to the affected areas. No group has claimed responsibility for either attack.